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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 4 (August 1, 1928)

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I have no great scheme for you. It is simply wrapped up in co-operation. If I have that from the commercial people on the one hand and the railwaymen on the other hand, I will, when I lay down the reins of office and give an account of my stewardship be a happy man.”

With these words Mr. H. H. Sterling, General Manager of the New Zealand Railways, concluded his address at the luncheon tendered him by the Canterbury Progress League.

Mr. J. E. Strachan, president of the League, presided over a large and representative gathering.

Mr. Strachan expressed pleasure at welcoming Mr. Sterling back to Christchurch. Mr. Sterling had had a distinguished career in the Railway Department, and he paid a tribute to his courage in undertaking the task he did at this juncture. Mr. Sterling believed even at this time that he could make the railways pay. Mr. Sterling came to Christchurch when we were in a very happy mood in regard to the railways. The whole South Island appreciated the inauguration of the night express.